Project Development Director Jobs in Wilmette, IL

Position:VP Project Development- Power Generation

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:2204

# of Openings:1

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

WattBridge, the world’s preeminent LM6000 delivery platform, is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead all development efforts for our full power delivery platform focused on Data Center Campus style development. WattBridge developed, financed, built, owned and operated the world’s largest LM6000 portfolio consisting of 2400 MW’s from 2019 thru 2026. The platform raised over $2BN in capital and is now partnered with Energy Capital Partners as our majority sponsor. With competitive advantages in secured power equipment as an OEM, a proven track record in building out a 2400 MW portfolio, and a fully vertically integrated execution platform, we are well positioned to be highly successful in the data center industry.

Reports To: VP Development, WattBridge

Work Location:6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

• Lead development activities of large-scale natural gas power block developments and co-located data center projects with microgrid solutions from feasibility to the start of construction
• Collaborate effectively with the Development, Origination, EPC, Technical Solutions, Finance and Regulatory teams
• Engage with staff and third-party consultants to coordinate environmental, permitting, transmission interconnection, land acquisition, and design activities
• Lead and manage the Project Development team in line with WattBridge’s growing development pipeline
• Ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget
• Select, manage, and direct third party consultants and review their work product
• Supporting and leading bank, investor and off-taker due diligence in an effort to close on lender financing, equity capital, and offtake agreements
• Building pro formas in cooperation with internal modeling expertise to screen and develop projects to financeable maturity
• Build and coach a highly functional team of developers, engineers, and project managers to achieve development goals
• Lender and investor interface on raising capital around the WattBridge platform
• Developing market CIM / presentation material to support lender, off-taker and investor outreach
• Represent PROENERGY/WattBridge in industry advocacy groups and conferences
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to provide information throughout the development process
• Evaluate viability of early stage and acquisition projects
• Obtain local project permits and tax agreements

• Bachelor’s with a focus in engineering, environmental, business administration or economics preferred
• At least ten (10) years of work experience at a leading IPP, utility, renewable or data center developer with significant experience in project development
• Proven record of accomplishment in power or data center development, ending in financial close and commercial operation
• Proven experience leading and managing multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve potential project flaws and prioritize critical path tasks
• Thorough understanding of land easements/leases and title curative requirements
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial office environment
• Working knowledge of technical development disciplines, including interconnection, gas transport/supply arrangements, resource assessment, power generation, operations, GIS, etc.
• Track record of successfully working with public officials to obtain development permits, tax abatements, etc.
• Demonstrated technical, economic and commercial evaluation in supporting decision making
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.